Merrill is working in the lab, attempting to identify a mysterious element. Below are the properties she has identified:
• dull gray color
• does not react to magnets
• crumbles when pulled or flattened
• reacts slowly to other elements
Based on this list of properties, is the element likely a metal?
Yes, metals react slowly to other elements. like lead, you know not all elements are magnetic, and yes most metals are malleable and ductile. no not all metals have a dull color. yes, most metals react slowly
